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This 1968 Austin Mini Cooper Mk2 is a modified RHD example that was imported to the US by the previous owner and underwent a restoration in the early 2000s. Finished in a custom yellow with a black roof and matching stripes, the car is equipped with driving lamps, front disc brakes, coil suspension, a roll bar, four-point harnesses, and much more as outlined below. Power comes from 1275cc inline-four that is equipped with twin SU carbs and paired to a four-speed manual gearbox. The seller has added around 500 miles during his eight years of ownership, and this Austin Mini is now being offered with spare wheels, some original parts, a BMIHT certificate, receipts from parts, and a clear California title in the seller’s name.

Chrome bumpers have been retained at both ends, and set of wide molded fender flares are fitted. The Hella spot lamps and outboard fog lamps have been wired with relays, and a yellow fog lamp has also been added to the rear hatch. Metalwork performed prior to the early 2000s repaint included rust repair to sections of the roofline and areas around the front and rear bumpers.

Two sets of wheels are included, one Minilite-style wearing older tires and a set of Mercury-style alloys with polished edges and new Yokohama Advan competition rubber. The front and rear suspension has been converted to red coil springs and utilizes a set of adjustable Spax shock absorbers. Braking has also been upgraded with Cooper S front discs.

From left-to-right, the dash features a mechanical stopwatch, large aftermarket tachometer, stock gauges, ammeter gauge, a custom panel for controlling the lights, and a battery cut-off. The steering wheel and door panels are trimmed in Alcantara, and a 6AL MSD box is rubber-mounted below the dash. 89k miles are shown on the odometer, which is not believed to be accurate.

A bolt-in roll bar has been added inside along with a pair of four-point harnesses. The original driver’s seat is included with the sale, as is a smaller diameter Mountey wheel.

The modified 1275cc A-Series inline four features a GT4 Longman cylinder head, roller rockers, an LCB header, and a pair SU carburetors. Other modifications include a Mallory Unilite distributor, aluminum radiator, electric fan, and a front-mounted oil cooler. A lightened flywheel and rally clutch have been fitted for the four-speed manual gearbox, which is reportedly stock otherwise.

Work performed within the past few months included the installation of new axles, timing chain, water pump, cooling hoses, clutch hydraulics, carburetor rebuild, and the sorting of various electrical issues. The seller indicates that there are some oil leaks, the carburetors need to be synchronized, and one of the doors is out of alignment.

A single fuel tank, spare tire, tool pouch, and Optima Redtop battery are housed in the rear compartment.

A center-exit exhaust has been added along with a sump guard. Additional photos of the suspension and undercarriage can be seen in the gallery.